Bat For Lashes - Glass (not all of it) - The Ritz (Manchester 07-04-2009)

[TheReplenishingFlame]

Just in case there's any confusion about the display order of my last 2 comments, think I should point out I was replying respectively to disagree with the anti-B4L comment by undulator2000; and to mostly agree with (whilst also suggesting a correction to) a pro-B4L comment by gennx30.

[gennx30]

I understand you can get real bargains on hearing aids these days-check it out

This is live-there are details on the CD you do not hear at this performance

GLASS and her performance are ripe

I wish peeple who take vids of shows would allow for bass distortion-and set up accordingly (I dont know dont have one) Further back then zoom-

still, good footage

[eclectica1]

Ummm, most people who take vids at gigs are just fans, not professionals.

And not every device allows you to control bass distortion. But as you say, you don't have one, so how would you know?

[gennx30]

didnt really mean to diss

IT is frustrating to have a great vid-then mildly to severely distorted sound

but as I said-I dont know the ins and out and am gratfull

[gennx30]

jeezuz gawd no wonder the world thinks americans are rude selfish dolts-she is obviously trying to start the mood of her magical song -and they jabber, crack jokes-talk on cells and yell "Flush!" (the loo instructions are much info btw)

F*ck-go home and watch AMERICAN IDOL until your IQ moves down into negative territory (dont worry-you can always get a GED)-and talk all ya want

[TheReplenishingFlame]

As a fellow B4L fan (though nothing like as creative as you in your postings), and as a Brit, I appreciate the generosity of your sentiments here & mostly agree. Just think I should respectfully point out however that the noisy culprits in this vid were probably not your countrymen but Brits (this was Manchester); and that bloke's actually shouting in perhaps a Scots accent "No flash!" (as in photography...probably the same "fat lump of a security man" who stopped eclectica1 filming any further.

[eclectica1]

You're correct, it was the same guy. I'm not normally a violent person, but I really wanted to punch him.

[undulator2000]

this band is really over-hyped for a girl singing to a CD track

[TheReplenishingFlame]

You've obviously never seen them live: B4L & her current touring band are so good one might almost be forgiven for thinking they were just miming, except that their live arrangements are usually at least slightly (and often considerably) different from, and almost always even better than the album versions. So, they're under-hyped if anything! Not that you probably care

[eclectica1]

There was no miming or singing to a backing track. That's a bit harsh.

[testcardgirl26]

thank u, thank u , thank u...I love this songgg, the whole album..is the soundtrack of my life these days..:D!

[ste137]

I was stood in front of whoever filmed this... just a bit closer to the centre, right at the front.

This was an awesome gig, less the piano fault though!

She done The Wizard, What's A Girl To Do, Sarah and Horse and I... the rest were from Two Suns. Not that I am complaining!

[mancmusic]

You are welcome to any of my footage..

glad you enjoyed

john

[eclectica1]

Thanks to everyone who has posted video responses so far. Much appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mancmusic]

hey

You are welcome to any of my footage..

[AleXIXandra]

"No flash, no flash" shouting during this beautiful intro, baaadd guy!!

[eclectica1]

I know. He's the same twat who I refer to.

[wishstars88]

He actually went into the crowd, dragged a guy out and confiscated his camera - I've never seen this happen before...I didn't take my camera out after that!!

Still, an amazing gig!!

[eclectica1]

Not sure, as I was unable to grab one at the end.

But, needless to say, the Two Suns material was heavily featured, along with some of the older stuff.

And yes, the gig was wonderful.

[winterstorms88]

An amazing gig. Was on the balcony!